Position Summary:   Bituminous Roadways, Inc. (BR) is a growing, award-winning, and established union highway/heavy contractor looking for an Asphalt Plant Operator to join our team in Shakopee beginning in March 2025! This position plays a crucial role in the success of our projects and the satisfaction of our customers. In this position, one must simultaneously load out mix while performing necessary tasks to maintain efficient and smooth asphalt plant operation daily.

Job-Type: Full-time

Work Location: Shakopee, MN

Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test.  References will also be checked. 

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Job Duties:

Keep asphalt plant mechanically sound and reliable Sign truck drivers in if needed Maintain and order materials such as a/c and aggregate Have mix ready when jobs are to start Communicate with Pit/Loader Operator on daily needs Communicate with Lab Tech on daily results Stay in touch with Paving Foreman regarding job orders Keep Truck Dispatch notified on any possible issues with trucking (no shows)

Preferred Experience & Education:

Minimum of 5 years' of operating an asphalt plant  High school diploma or equivalent Must be organized and reliable Knowledge of and experience with hand tools and their mechanics Strong computer skills a plus Bilingual a plus (Spanish and English)

 

Company Information:

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work.  Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.

 

Benefits of Joining our team!

Base pay with potential for bonus Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Family owned and operated Paid Training Advancement opportunities – we aim to promote within Family Oriented – Annual events

Competencies & Expectations: Live up to our company Core Values: 

Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees play an active role in workplace safety and promote a positive safety culture at all times.  Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future.  Quality leads to consistency.  Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business. Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization, and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.  Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation.  Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain. Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee’s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality.  Commitment shows and can be contagious.  Be accountable. Own your work and your mistakes. Be reliable. You are expected to be at your desk and ready to work (computer booted up, etc.) at your designated start time. Career Development. Continue to develop talents and acquire knowledge.  Take the initiative to seek out opportunities. Be open and honest at all times.  Ask questions.  Do not assume.  Always over-communicate.  (Both with supervisor and co-workers.) Personal Resilience. Handle stress, ambiguity and risk without losing your composure or motivation. Adhere to current processes and company procedures.  Be willing to offer recommendations as needed. Maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor and appearance.  Follow best practices and be aware of appropriate behavior.  Self-Direction. Demonstrate initiative by utilizing resources to find answers, solve issues, build relationships, plan and implement. Be a team player.  Be the person that people want to work with/partner with.  Be helpful.  Be approachable.

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 651.686.7001
Email: HR@Bitroads.com 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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